Chapter 1999 Changes One
"To summarize the recent mobilization of all troops within the Allied Powers, I will use it this afternoon when I have a meeting with Marshal Foch." In the French Army Headquarters outside Paris, Petain said to his staff.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Chief of the General Staff." An officer said respectfully, and before the latter finished speaking, a shrill siren pierced the sky, echoing in people's ears like the death bell!
"It's an air defense siren?! What's the situation?" Petain asked loudly. And just after this incident, the door of the headquarters was suddenly pushed open violently, and the guards of the French Army Headquarters rushed into the house with a large number of soldiers. And before Pétain could react, two strong French soldiers had already walked over, picked up Pétain and began to evacuate!
"We just received an alert. Our observation post on the front line found a large number of German planes flying across the front line towards Paris. It is said that there are more than 500 German planes. Therefore, Marshal Foch ordered that all command personnel must immediately Move to a nearby air-raid shelter. Our location may not be a secret from the eyes of the Germans." On the way to evacuate, the security officer explained to Petain.
"Are you kidding? How could the Germans bomb us?" Petain said angrily.
"It's not surprising, is it? The German bombers can even cross the English Channel to bomb London. And our position is only 70 kilometers away from the front line. Even if the bomber bombers can reach it in 40 minutes at most, if they move Hurry up, set off in the morning, you can return to the base before 11:00 noon, and then take a rest and get ready for lunch." An officer next to him whispered.
"Damn it!" Petain was completely speechless, because he knew that he and most French officers did not seem to be on the same line... From a military point of view, it is naturally very easy for the Luftwaffe to attack Paris. But the question is, aren't the Germans bombing London now? When in contact with the Germans before, didn't Crown Prince Ruprecht, the commander-in-chief of the German army on the western front, say that the main opponent was the British? Why are there suddenly large-scale air strikes on the French army now? What's happening here? !
Petain was not very afraid of the bombs dropped by hundreds of German bombers. What he was worried about was whether the strategic direction of the Germans had changed! For example, shifting the target from the British to the French? Thinking of this, Pei Dan's heart suddenly turned cold. This is simply the most terrifying situation! If this happens, Petain doesn't know how the Germans will treat the British, but France must be dead!
"Colonel Bell! Contact Colonel Bell immediately! I want to know the situation over London today! Also, send our reconnaissance planes to conduct close-in reconnaissance of the German front-line airport, hurry up!" Petain said loudly, words It is full of anxiety and a trace of fear!
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, we only have four squadrons of reconnaissance aircraft that can perform long-range reconnaissance missions." A staff officer who was withdrawn together reminded him.
"I don't care. Before tonight, I must understand the deployment of the Luftwaffe at the major front-line airports. Well, I know this is not realistic, but I must at least know whether the originally vacant airports are now full. Airplane!" Petain ordered.
Before, because of the need to bomb London, a large number of German bombers were concentrated at the airports in the coastal area, that is, in the northern section of the front. If the Germans aimed their spearhead at the French this time, then a large number of planes would inevitably come from The northern line was transferred to the central and southern lines. According to the prince's style, the deployment of the air force in his hand will be the weather vane of the direction of attack,
That was the case when we fought against the Bavarian Army in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to Petain's experience, if a large number of planes are really concentrated on the opposite side of the French position, then the probability of the German army attacking the French is about 70%!
Ten minutes later, in the underground bunker next to the headquarters, Petain saw Marshal Foch, who was also dusty and ashen. The latter's face was as bad as his. After a simple arrangement, the French General Staff once again operated efficiently. As time went by, extraordinary information was sent to Foch and Pétain through various channels.
"Today, the German bombers did not bomb London, they just attacked some coastal ports, and the number of planes that took off was very small, only about 300 sorties. It was less than one-third of the big bombing three days ago." Petain Said to Foch with a calm face.
"The Germans did not bomb our headquarters this time, nor did they attack government agencies and civilian facilities in Paris. They targeted train stations, military depots and factories. A total of more than 500 German planes entered our rear , Dropped more than 400 tons of bombs. We were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses. The Air Force did not respond. There may be some problems with the transportation of the Third and Fifth Armies. It will take about a week to repair the damage. " Said an officer next to him.
"Even if the Germans call them two days in advance and tell them that the Germans are going to bomb there, these guys are still helpless!" Petain said angrily. "Okay, now, everyone goes out, and no one can come in except some people I have authorized before, that's it!" Petain's violent temper made almost everyone in the room a little uncomfortable, because this has already A little outrageous and rude!
"It's unreasonable." Some people have already whispered behind their backs.
"Execute, there are some things that you are not allowed to know and participate in." Foch sighed and said, after hearing the previous news, the expression on Foch's face now can be described as pale, before it was anger and anger, And now it's scary! Although Foch is the main fighter, but to be honest, Foch still has a rough estimate of the combat effectiveness of the French army. Definitely can't beat the Germans.
"Perhaps it is an accident that the Germans did not visit London this time. Of course, if we are more optimistic, it may be because the German manpower is not enough? The most important thing is that I don't think the Germans will compromise with the British at this time. .That prince really hates the British! The British are their worst enemy!" To be honest, Foch couldn't believe what he said just now! Now, at best, he could only comfort himself with words.
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